“LOVE ME FOR LIFE” was the first snippet previewed from GINGER. The snippet was released on BROCKHAMPTON’s Instagram and Twitter. Shortly after the release of the snippet, Kevin Abstract confirmed in a comment: “ALBUM THIS SUMMER.”
A music video for this track does exist, as Kevin previewed clips of the song being sung in an elevator while all the boys are suited up in their metallic suits that they have worn throughout the duration of this GINGER era.
LOVE ME FOR LIFE
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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Keep it real with you
Stuck inside my truth
Spendin' all my loot
Diamond on my tooth
R.I.P. my brother Luke
When I spit, let it hit
Hit a double U
My little halo
Think it's JLo
Bro don't say so
Homie don't play no
Takin' my day slow
Takin' my rate though
Talkin' to angels
Speed in the pave' though
Changin' the page though
Lookin' like ace, talkin' 'bout spade, you are afraid though
Spendin' my queso
All on some fake clothes
When I change, never say, this is my blaze throat
South Central
All my homies know
If I could go, I would just wait though
Anyways, gotta go, disregard what I say
Grain of salt, sprinkle some over the shoulder (Ayy)
Lucky Strike, filtertless, don't push me, 'kay?
Sensitive, abrasive, stab you in the face
Keep a blade, heaven sakes, had to raise the stakes
Dracula, in a cave, a bit lonely, man
Grabbed a stake, have a cape, it don't work no more
Fly away, different ways, hit the liquor store
Better days follow me like the saddest song
Grab a case, hide away, fill my loads with bleach
Couple stains ain't a game, they both hauntin' me me
Lot to say, people hate, wearin' blindfolds
Where did I go?
Where do we go?
How do we grow?
How should I know?
Feel responsible, intolerable, displaced, insane
Piss 'em off, piss 'em off, piss 'em off
Should've been set it off
I just made a deposit, CDG in my closets
Fuel ain't really made of fossils
Dirt on me, I'm finna blossom
Spying on your hoe from a SpaceX rocket
She wanna know why my wrist so rocky
Flash splash on me, photocopy
My weed, Maui at the party
Shoot me a sheriff for Trayvon Martin
King, Ali, and Bobby Marley
Dirt on me, I'm finna blossom
Dirt on me, I'm finna blossom
You know
I wish you'd love me for life
Love me for life, love me for life, wish you would
I wish you'd love me for life
Love me for life, love me for life, I will
Love, love me for, yeah
Love me, love me for life
Love, love me for life
Love, love me for life
Love, love me for
Love, love me for life
Love, love you for
Love you for life
The lyrics in "LOVE ME FOR LIFE" by BROCKHAMPTON depict a desire for a genuine love that lasts forever, despite the trials and tribulations that come with life. The first verse speaks to the singer's personal struggles and hardships with spending all their wealth, losing their brother, and talking to angels to find peace. However, the chorus emphasizes that they want to be loved for life and wish for someone to love them unconditionally. The second verse talks about the singer's own struggles with mental health and being misunderstood. They feel displaced and insane but cope by keeping a blade and moving forward one day at a time. The bridge continues with the idea of not wanting to be alone and wanting to be loved for who they are.
Overall, the song portrays a vulnerable and raw confession of the need for love and acceptance amidst pain and struggle. It tackles issues of mental health, loss, and longing for something lasting in a world that can be unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
What I gotta do?
I am unsure of what actions I should take to gain the affection I desire.
Keep it real with you
I will be honest and truthful with you.
Stuck inside my truth
I cannot escape from the reality of my situation.
Spendin' all my loot
I am spending all of my money recklessly.
Diamond on my tooth
I am showcasing my wealth with a diamond embedded in my tooth.
R.I.P. my brother Luke
I am mourning the loss of my brother Luke who has passed away.
When I spit, let it hit
When I rap, I want it to have a strong impact on the listener.
Hit a double U
I am hitting a winning streak, similar to getting two wins in a row.
Couple rainbows
I am seeing multiple success and happiness in my life, like a rainbow after a storm.
My little halo
I feel like I have a small aura of positivity surrounding me.
Think it's JLo
I am receiving attention and adoration similar to that of Jennifer Lopez.
Bro don't say so
I suggest you not make such a claim.
Homie don't play no
I am not joking or playing around with my desires and emotions.
Takin' my day slow
I am taking my time and moving at a relaxed pace throughout my day.
Takin' my rate though
I am taking my earnings and possessions at a steady and consistent pace.
Talkin' to angels
I feel like I am connected to a higher spiritual realm.
Speed in the pave' though
I am moving quickly through life and paving my own path to success.
Changin' the page though
I am turning a new chapter in my life.
Lookin' like ace, talkin' 'bout spade, you are afraid though
I look and feel like a winner, mentioning a card game where my opponent is intimidated.
Spendin' my queso
I am spending all of my money.
All on some fake clothes
I am buying clothes that are not genuine or authentic.
When I change, never say, this is my blaze throat
When I make changes to my life, I will never claim that I am the same as before.
South Central
I come from the South Central area of Los Angeles.
All my homies know
All of my friends are aware of my situation and character.
If I could go, I would just wait though
If I could redo my past decisions, I would take my time and not rush into anything.
Anyways, gotta go, disregard what I say
I have to leave now, do not take my words too seriously.
Grain of salt, sprinkle some over the shoulder (Ayy)
Take my words with a grain of salt and follow a tradition of superstition to not tempt fate.
Lucky Strike, filtertless, don't push me, 'kay?
I am smoking an unfiltered Lucky Strike cigarette and warning others to not test my patience.
Sensitive, abrasive, stab you in the face
I am able to be hurt and harsh, and I will respond to aggression with violence.
Keep a blade, heaven sakes, had to raise the stakes
I carry a weapon and had to intensify my situation.
Dracula, in a cave, a bit lonely, man
I feel like a vampire, secluded in a place feeling alone and isolated.
Grabbed a stake, have a cape, it don't work no more
I tried to defend myself with a wood stake, but it is no longer effective.
Fly away, different ways, hit the liquor store
I am running away and finding solace through alcohol.
Better days follow me like the saddest song
My future will be better, but my path to get there will be filled with hardship and struggle.
Grab a case, hide away, fill my loads with bleach
I am taking a box and hiding, adding bleach as a form of cleaning and purification.
Couple stains ain't a game, they both hauntin' me
I have left behind a few problems, but they continue to weigh heavy on my mind.
Lot to say, people hate, wearin' blindfolds
I have many opinions, but others do not agree and are ignoring the truth.
Where did I go?
I am questioning where I have gone wrong and how I can improve.
Where do we go?
We as a society do not know which direction to take.
How do we grow?
We need to find a way to progress and improve as individuals and as a whole.
How should I know?
I am not sure how to answer that question.
Feel responsible, intolerable, displaced, insane
I feel like I am to blame for many situations and that I cannot tolerate or belong in my current environment. It is causing me to feel insane.
Piss 'em off, piss 'em off, piss 'em off
I am intentionally trying to anger and provoke others.
Should've been set it off
I should have acted impulsively and caused a scene.
I just made a deposit, CDG in my closets
I recently added money to my bank account and have brand name clothes in my closet.
Fuel ain't really made of fossils
The energy source we use is not made from fossils as originally thought.
Dirt on me, I'm finna blossom
Despite my flaws and mistakes, I am going to flourish and succeed.
Spying on your hoe from a SpaceX rocket
I am watching your significant other from a SpaceX rocket, implying that I have supercharged abilities.
She wanna know why my wrist so rocky
My wrist is adorned with so much jewelry, prompting others to ask questions about my wealth.
Flash splash on me, photocopy
I have something that is unique and unlike others, similar to how a photocopy cannot match the original.
My weed, Maui at the party
I have high-quality marijuana from Maui at the party I am attending.
Shoot me a sheriff for Trayvon Martin
I want to get in trouble with the law for protesting against the injustice surrounding Trayvon Martin's death.
King, Ali, and Bobby Marley
I am referencing three influential figures - Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, and Bob Marley.
Dirt on me, I'm finna blossom
Despite my flaws and mistakes, I am going to flourish and succeed.
Dirt on me, I'm finna blossom
Despite my flaws and mistakes, I am going to flourish and succeed.
You know
There is an unspoken understanding between us.
I wish you'd love me for life
I want you to love me unconditionally forever.
Love me for life, love me for life, wish you would
I desire everlasting love and affection from you.
I wish you'd love me for life
I want you to love me unconditionally forever.
Love me for life, love me for life, I will
I will love you forever and unconditionally.
Love, love me for, yeah
I want you to love me for who I am.
Love me, love me for life
Please love me for eternity.
Love, love me for life
I want to be loved for the rest of my life.
Love, love me for life
I want to be loved for the rest of my life.
Love, love me for
Please love me for who I am.
Love, love me for life
I want to be loved for the rest of my life.
Love, love you for
I love you for who you are.
Love you for life
I will love you forever.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran McDonald, Ian Simpson, Jabari Manwarring, Joseph Wayne Mcvey, Leroy Williams, Michael Dixon, Parker Mulherin, Patrick Hawkins, Robert Earl Davis, Romil Hemnani, Russell Evan Boring, William Anku Kraka Mawuli Ando Wood
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